Each year when 1st grade uses geometric shapes to make "Ug Bugs" the 2nd graders read Lois Ehlert's Color Zoo and use geometric shapes to make various animals that we might find in a zoo. This falls early in the year so we make sure to review what animals we would find at the zoo and how to use overlapping. We also have a review of how to best use the glue so we don't have a huge mess!
Every once in a while I will have a parent come and ask if I need help and I will usually ask them to use the ellison machine to cut out the geometric shapes in various colors. This is also something that I will leave for a substitue to do during my planning period. It makes it much easier on me when I get ready for this project!
Enjoy a tour of our Color Zoo!
Zebra
Snake
Monkey
Lion
Bear
Flamingo
Bird
Alligator
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